TRICIA SERRES , DPT STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Back pain commonly develops from repetitive strainingmotions, such as bending down to pick up heavy boxes, or from a sudden trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident. It can also result from underlying conditions, such as herniated discs. Degenerative disc disease is another common culprit, which is typically caused by obesity or poor posture. Those with degenerative disc disease usually report feeling dull, aching, and chronic pain in their lower back. Sciatica, also known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” affects people typically between the ages of 30-50. Common conditions that can lead to it include arthritis, bone spurs, or any injury that affects the sciatic nerve. Common injuries include sports-related collisions, harsh falls, herniated discs, or anything that occurs gradually over time through overuse, repetition, or general “wear and tear.” HowCan I Find Relief? Fortunately, back pain and sciatica are both effectively treated through physical therapy. Your physical therapist will help determine your diagnosis before creating your treatment plan. The main stages of your plan will focus on pain relief, whichmay include light exercises, manual therapy, ice and heat therapies, posture improvement, or any other treatment that your physical therapist deems fit. Your physical therapist will expand on your exercises and stretches by making them more intensive over time, helping to increase your overall strength and range of motion. If you are diagnosed with sciatica, specific leg stretches will be implemented into your treatment plan, in order to loosen up the sciatic nerve. The overall goal of physical therapy for back pain and sciatica is to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the body. We want to help you get back to living your daily life. BACK PAIN & SCIATICA BECOME PAIN-FREE WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Tricia grew up in a small town in southwest Wisconsin where she played a range of sports from volleyball and basketball to running cross country and track & field. Her love for both academics and athletics led her to Luther College in Decorah, IA where she graduated with a BA degree in Biology in
4 9 2016. While there, she competed at the national level in cross country and track, earning 11 All-American honors. Her academic journey continued onto Clarke University in Dubuque, IA where she graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2019. Tricia and her husband decided to move outside of the Midwest for a new adventure and landed on the west coast. After passing the national board exam, she decided to pursue a career in outpatient orthopedics. She is passionate about helping people rehab from injuries and surgeries to return to the activities they enjoy. 2 7 9 6 8 2 1 8 9 Tricia is on the Impalas Racing Team and is an assistant coach for the Marin Catholic cross country team. As a competitive runner and coach, Tricia is familiar with the challenges of injury and the recovery process required to return to sport stronger than before. She is eager to utilize her knowledge and experience to help runners and athletes through injury rehabilitation, as well as educate people on ways to stay injury-free in pursuit of their athletic goals and dreams. 3 6 4 1 7 2 2 8 6 7 9 3 1 6 1 5
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